Clorofila

This was the ultimate culinary highlight of our trip. Located in an adorable little hacienda, we…read moredon't come to Playa del Carmen for over the top fancy places. We have our fill of that in LA. We come for the culture, the food, and the natural beauty it has to offer. La Senda is serving up protein rich, fiber rich, and nutrient rich vegan foods. Everything is vegan, from their creamy salsas, to their cheeses. We were so impressed with the flavors and the prices were very reasonable. Our favorites were the cafe de la holla, hot oats, bean molletes, and mushroom tacos. Check out our food pix for mouth-watering moments. Many dishes are made to order with care so be conscious that they may take up to 20 minutes to prepare so come with time to relax. Buen Provecho!!

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Sweet pancake like a crepe filed with fruit and drizzled with chocolate & strawberry sauce

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Savory pancake made of chickpea flour, filled with veg, topped with cream sauce and avocado, served with salsas!

La Cueva del Chango

4.4(491 reviews)

0.9 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

I'm still sitting here eating. This soup oh my God. It's so good. Very flavorful and so fresh. It's…read morethe chicken broth soup with veggies. We also got chicken enchiladas and chilaquiles. Our server fakoundo is wonderful. Everyone here is great and the ambiance is perfect. I love it here. This is my 4th time in Playa and I've never been here but I will always come back!

Okay this place is so adorable. We were staying at an AirBnb around the corner and I had made a…read moreshort list of places to try if we were hungry, this somehow popped up on my Tik Tok one day and was glad I had written it down. We walked up for brunch timeframe and were told it would be 10-15 minutes, they had plenty of seating to wait BUT it was really only 3-4 minutes which was perfect. They have an open air concept, and we sat in back which was like a little magical garden area with a creek running through it. It was so adorable, and so tropical. Their drink menu was tasty, we got a couple of their mezcal drinks which low key were probably the best in all of Playa. Unique, fresh, and delicious. The food was incredible. My husband got a shrimp dish, it came with some very unique and creamy potatoes and a sauce that was so flavorful. I got a classic Chilaquiles dish that had so much flavor, but all the ingredients tasted so fresh and amazing. And almost a whole avocado on top which was insane. Such a great experience. We weren't rushed, taken care of, fantastic food and drink. I can see why it's highly rated.

Fresh flowers

Empanadas con frijoles de la olla y pico de gallo. A escoger con: queso Oaxaca, chaya, champiñones, nopales.

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Restaurant entrance

Bio-Natural

4.4(79 reviews)

0.5 km•Centro

I ate here nearly each day in Playa! Great service and even better food. Loved the "hamburger" and…read morefried cauliflower! The market was also filled with great treats - 10/10 recommend the hazelnut chocolate cake! Best vegan spot in PDC!

Must visit. Ate breakfast/brunch here religiously every day I was in Playa. Absolute delight!…read more The service is speedy and friendly, and the cafe vibe suits the vacation flow. Whether burger, enchiladas or omelette- they nailed it all 4 days. Highly recommend!

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Enchiladas

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Cacao Smoothie with banana

Axiote

4.4(280 reviews)

0.7 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

Axiote Cocina de México was an incredible, beautiful restaurant, and one of the highlights of our…read moretrip--a perfect reminder to get out of the hotel and experience the local fare. The space is warm and completely unpretentious--wood, simple tables, an open kitchen and a palapa-style roof. Nothing about it screams "fine dining," and that's part of the charm. The perfectly prepared food does all the work. We chose the tasting experience, and bite for bite it was outstanding. The fried mushrooms were perfect, the fish ceviche was awesome, and the beef tongue was cooked beautifully. And don't be afraid of the grasshoppers--seriously. Yummy. Even ingredients I normally don't gravitate toward, like black beans, were used so thoughtfully that I enjoyed them. The drink pairings were equally impressive--tequila, beer, wine and espresso--and each one genuinely complemented the course it accompanied. We were basically the only guests that evening, and our waiter turned that into a wonderfully personal experience. He patiently answered every one of our many "American questions" about the ingredients, preparation and pairings, never making us feel rushed or out of place. A sincere thank-you to him, the cooks--who my partner and I gave a standing ovation to--and the entire team for making the evening so memorable. My one tiny suggestion? Cloth napkins. With that many courses, sauces and textures, the paper ones felt a little out of step with the quality of the food. But when the napkin is your biggest criticism, they're doing something right. And then there's the value. For an experience of this quality, the price was remarkable. Our total was about $320 including tip for the full tasting experience and pairings for two. We have spent more than twice that on comparable special-occasion dinners at home, so Axiote felt not just exceptional, but genuinely budget-friendly for what you receive. Axiote is relaxed, confident, welcoming and absolutely worth leaving the resort for. Go hungry, ask questions, trust the kitchen--and yes, eat the grasshoppers.

Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

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Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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Tomate - mezcal, cucumber, parsley, tomatillo, worm salt

Amate 38

4.6(80 reviews)

1.0 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

I ate here with my boyfriend multiple times while we were vacationing in playa del Carmen. We had…read moreboth the breakfast menu and dinner menu. The service was fabulous, and everyone was very welcoming. The restaurant feels like you're in the jungle - it's a super cool vibe! Overall I would totally recommend this place! I will be visiting every time I'm in the area!

The ambiance and juice were delicious and the service was good. The Pok Chuk was the best dish we…read moregot, the cochinta pibil was dry and lacked flavor. The meat was tough and the beans it was served with were fairly bland. One of the better restaurants in playa maybe, but honestly the bar is kind of low.

The little creek beside the restaurant has sweet koi!

EMPANADAS Corn dough with chaya, filled with plantain and sikil pa'k, served with fried tomato sauce and pickled purple onions

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Experience the best of Yucatecan cuisine at Amate 38, where authentic flavors and nature come together for an unforgettable journey.

Bio-Organicos

4.5(31 reviews)

0.4 km•Centro

The BEST Green Juice in Town, excellent food, wonderful service, the store have great product and…read moregreat customer service. MUST TRY WAFLES DE MATCHA, BIO-NATURAL Hamburger and crispy vegan chicken burger.

The only thing that is confusing is that there are a bunch of places with similar names such as…read morethis one. There is also Bio Natural and 100% Natural. I guess nobody told them about this and they haven't rebranded. I had Jamaica tacos and a delicious green salad, a seaweed salad. They have a variety of fusion Mexican dishes that are with a healthier twist. Their food is delicious. Their dishes are inventive and creative.

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La Coronela Playa Del Carmen

4.5(124 reviews)

1.2 km•Centro

Four vegetarians in Mexico can struggle finding delicious authentic food that we can eat. The chef…read morecame out and helped us order and customized our dishes and did not disappoint. The food looked beautiful and tasted incredible. We had veggie fajitas, a burrito and a plate of nachos that went on for days.

We read good reviews so we decided to have drinks and appetizers. It's a small place off of fifth…read moreAvenue, which made it much quieter. We ordered the guacamole chips and they were below average . We've been having guacamole and chips every day and these seem to be on the lower end of the taste spectrum for all the guacamole we've had so far. The piña colada did not taste like a piña colada . The margarita tasted really good. It's a small restaurant so the menu is a little on the small side. The service was quick and we were able to get our check quickly too .

The front of the restaurant

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Mimosas 2x1 every day from 8am to 12pm with your breakfast!

El Fogón

4.6(1.3k reviews)

0.7 km•Centro

After visiting all three El Fogón locations in Playa del Carmen, I can confidently say they're all…read morefantastic. The service is quick, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious. Before your meal even arrives, you're served a plate of fresh radishes, cucumber, and lime wedges, plus a selection of toppings including tomatoes, onions, and both a green and red salsa. Unfortunately this location didn't give us the cactus like the other locations did. The red salsa was my favourite, it paired perfectly with the tacos and had just the right amount of heat and flavour. The standout for me was the al pastor taco. The meat was incredibly flavourful with crispy edges, a smoky char, and the perfect balance of savoury spice and sweet pineapple. It was easily one of the best al pastor tacos I had in Playa del Carmen. I also tried the sirloin taco and the chicken breast plate, both of which were excellent. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh, and the quality was impressive, especially for the price. El Fogón absolutely lived up to the hype. If you're looking for authentic, delicious tacos and grilled meats that won't break the bank, this is a must visit. I loved it so much that I ended up eating at all three locations and every visit was just as good as the last.

We had a fantastic meal at El Fogón in Playa del Carmen! The atmosphere was fun, lively, and felt…read morevery authentic. The service was outstanding, and everyone made us feel welcome. My wife and I shared the chicken fajitas, which were excellent. My friend ordered the al pastor fajitas, and his wife had the pork chops--everyone agreed the food was delicious. The guacamole was fresh and amazing, and every dish was flavorful and generously portioned. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with excellent service and a great atmosphere, I highly recommend El Fogón. We would definitely come back!

View from interior towards the corner intersection.

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Strawberries smoothie

Falafel Nessya

4.5(51 reviews)

0.9 km•Centro

I am glad I was able to check out one of PDC vegan restaurants. @falafelnessya , located 2 blocks…read moreaway from the 5th Ave. meet s nice young German vegan couple dinning there , 15 years vegans. By the look of their tan seemed to be there a while. Asked them, if you only had one night in PDC. Which restaurant would you absolutely hit? They said Nessya! I talked to the cook, he said the owner is French. Interesting. The whole restaurant is falafel based. Hence the name. They have pitas. Plates. Hummus. And even a falafel burger. The pita sandwich and the hummus was so good! They also have Mexican aguas de sabores or sweet waters, I got the tamarind flavor. Definitely a recommended spot of a delicious lunch

As always good here is very good and it is all vegan. 100%…read more Almost a self service place. Street ambiance with clean bathrooms!

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Menu!

Ojo de Agua

5.0(7 reviews)

1.2 km

Tasty and healthy food, kind service and really good energy! Love this place!…read more We ate in their place in tulum too, was great! We will come back for sure! We've tried their protein bowl, acai bowl, 4 cheese sandwich and avocado toast and fresh juices. So good!

Excellent food and great service! The avocado toast was amazing! The cinnamon roll French toast was…read moregood, but not too sweet, but did have a jam and sweeter whipped cream to add sweetness if you desire. Cool vibes and ambiance. We will come again!